REDARC Defence & Space
Provides advanced electronics manufacturing and integration services for defence and space applications, specializing in power management, control systems, and electronic warfare solutions.
- CEO / Founder
- Anthony Kittel
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Growth Stage
- Total Funding
- $2M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Federal Government of Australia; South Australian Government
Technology & Products
Key Products
Power Distribution Systems (PDS); Electronic Warfare Tactical Engagement (EWTE) vehicle components; Electro-mechanical equipment for missile systems (e.g., NASAMS); Vehicle Electronics Solutions (VES); LED lighting systems for naval vessels
Technological Advantage
Proprietary integration of advanced electronics manufacturing with additive and hybrid processes for ruggedized defence applications, protected by trade secrets and strategic IP acquisitions (e.g., Asension).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers sovereign, high-reliability electronic solutions for extreme environments, reducing supply chain risk and enabling rapid prototyping and production for critical defence programs.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on integrated electronic systems manufacturing for defence, not just metal AM parts; leverages sovereign Australian manufacturing status for defence contracts, unlike global competitors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Defence primes (e.g., Hanwha Defense Australia, Kongsberg Defence Australia), space technology companies, Australian Defence Force
Industry Verticals
Defence; Space; Aerospace
Competitors
RUAG Australia; EOS; Titomic
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Year-on-year growth since establishment in 2019; secured multi-million dollar contracts including a $23 million lighting contract for Hunter frigates and a major role in the LAND 400 Phase 3 project.
Major Milestones
Launched in 2019; Secured manufacturing role for Redback IFV in LAND 400 Phase 3; Awarded $23 million Hunter frigate lighting contract; Acquired Asension IP; Opened $50m Defence & Space Hub in Lonsdale; Signed strategic teaming agreement with Projects Unlimited Inc.
Notable Customers
Hanwha Defense Australia (Redback IFV program); Kongsberg Defence Australia (NASAMS program); Australian Defence Force; ASC Pty Ltd; BAE Systems Australia